Categories: Vacancies, September 2026

Digital Communications

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Department/Office : Economic Commission for Africa

Deadline: Dec 19, 2024

Job Description

Result of Service

The ultimate result of the service provided by the digital communications contractor will be a cohesive and effective digital communication strategy for the HR department. This includes: Consistent and branded digital communication products. Engaging content such as stories, blog posts, videos, and infographics. Efficient management and training on digital platforms like SharePoint and ECA Intranet. Successful digital communication campaigns for HR events and services.

Professionally designed HR assets using tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite. Well-developed web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Accurate and relevant digital content. Enhanced collaboration with cross-functional teams for digital media strategies. Improved monitoring of website traffic and engagement metrics.

Work Location

Human Resources Management Section, DOA, ECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Expected duration

9 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief Strategy and Information Management Unit and the guidance of the CHRO, the digital communications contractor will:

• Assist in producing digital communication products and ensure branding consistency.

• Assist in creating content like stories, blog posts, videos, and infographics.

• Assist in managing digital content on platforms like SharePoint and ECA Intranet.

• Assist in providing SharePoint training to HRMS teams.

• Assist in running digital communications campaigns for HR events and services.

• Assist in designing HR assets using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Assist in developing web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Ensure accuracy and relevance of digital content.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for digital media strategies.

• Assist in monitoring website traffic and engagement metrics.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
A first-level degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in communications, public relations, marketing, graphic design, information and/or knowledge management or related areas is desirable.
Minimum 5 years of experience in digital communications with a focus on internal HR communications with proven experience in developing communication materials, assets, and plans across a variety of platforms is required.
Proven experience working with SharePoint sites, managing, uploading, and sharing content is an asset.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Canva, video editing, and content management is desirable.
Strong writing and editing skills for digital platforms is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this role, proficiency in English (written and oral) is required.
Knowledge of French is desirable.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.